Monday, October 30, 2023

Kidnapped Israeli soldier rescued

An Israeli soldier was rescued from Hamas during an overnight operation in Gaza. It's Monday's news.

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Mon Oct 30 2023

 

Laura L. Davis Audience Editor

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An Israeli soldier was rescued after being kidnapped by Hamas. Your eye drops might cause an infection, the FDA is warning. And how a fight over a "creepy" emoji wound up at the Supreme Court.

👋 Hi! Laura Davis here. Hope you had a good weekend! Let's get you caught up on Monday's news.

But first: Could we be any more sad?? 😢🛋 Matthew Perry once said his death would "shock" people – but not surprise them. Sounds like he was right.

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Israel rescues soldier kidnapped by Hamas

A female Israel Defence Forces soldier kidnapped on Oct. 7 was rescued during an overnight ground operation in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military said Monday. Pvt. Ori Megidish is now home with her family and in good condition, the Israeli military said in a statement. She is the fifth hostage returned to Israel out of more than 200 taken captive by Hamas and brought to Gaza during the Oct. 7 attack.

Also on Monday: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly referred to Hamas members as "barbarians'' while seeking to portray his country as a defender of civilization and rebuffing calls for a cease-fire. Asked about the huge death toll inflicted on Palestinians by Israel's retaliatory airstrikes, Netanyahu said "not a single civilian" would die if they went to safe zones in southern Gaza. However, that's not possible for all Gaza Strip residents, and Israeli forces have also bombarded the territory's southern end. Follow our live coverage.

Police respond to 'horrendous' antisemitic threats at Cornell.
Illinois man pleads not guilty in stabbing death of Palestinian boy.

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People look at more than 220 beds and items on display symbolizing those captured in a cross-border attack by Hamas militants earlier this month, in Jerusalem on Monday.

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👀 An eye-opening warning

Jeepers creepers! A warning for your peepers: Go check your drops! The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to stop using some over-the-counter eye drops due to a potential risk of infection that may lead to partial vision loss or blindness. The FDA flagged 26 eye care products from CVS Health, Rite Aid, Target Up&Up and more. Investigators found unsanitary conditions in the manufacturing facility and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling of "critical drug production areas" in the facility, the agency said. 💧 Here's what to look for.

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Alaska's snow crabs suddenly vanished. Will history repeat itself?

Second-generation fisherman Garrett Kavanaugh knows his industry is in crisis. Multiple fish species including snow crab and salmon have collapsed in Alaska, prompting sometimes drastic action from the government. Meanwhile, he's facing high diesel prices, a relatively low price for his catch and an ongoing boat loan payment. The shocking collapse of the snow crab fishery last fall shows that conditions for sea life can and are rapidly changing – even in ecosystems that have fed indigenous people for thousands of years. 🔎 Take a closer look at the big picture.

Can a city official 'cancel' a constituent?

At this point, we basically all know how it goes with Facebook: Someone comes along and posts something weird, then they get blocked, and everyone moves along with their life. But now, a decision to block someone is in the middle of a Supreme Court case with potentially enormous consequences for how government officials interact with the public online. 

How did we get here? A dispute between two men. The city manager of Port Huron, Michigan, clicked the "block" button after Kevin Lindke posted a comment on his Facebook page. There were no words, just three "weird" smiley faces, Freed said. But Lindke says the smiling emojis weren't creepy, they were activism and protected by the First Amendment.

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case, and another raising the same question, on Tuesday. 😊 Here's everything we know about the case.

A break from the news

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Laura L. Davis is an Audience Editor at USA TODAY. Say hello: laura@usatoday.com. This is a compilation of stories from across the USA TODAY Network. Support quality journalism like this? Subscribe to USA TODAY here.

Snow covers a Halloween character in a lawn display after an autumn storm swept over the intermountain West Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, in Denver.

Halloween 2023 will be a chilly one for millions across the country Tuesday as some of the coldest air of the season continues to roll in.

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An Israeli army officer gives journalists a tour of a tunnel allegedly used by Palestinian militants for cross-border attacks at the Israel-Gaza border, in this file photo from 2014.
 

In the Hamas tunnel network, Israel faces an urban battle like no other

Ground war in Gaza may bear similarities to Iraq's battles in Fallujah or Mosul. But in Gaza, Israeli forces face an even more challenging geography.

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Body of 'heavily armed man' with explosives found at amusement park

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park employees notified authorities after the body of a 'heavily armed' man was found Saturday prior to the park opening.

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Actor Bridgette Wilson has ovarian cancer, husband Pete Sampras reveals

Tennis pro Pete Sampras revealed that his wife, "The Wedding Planner" actress Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Las Vegas.
 

Two courts will hash out effort to knock Trump off '24 ballots

The Colorado and Minnesota suits are among dozens that attempt to knock Trump off the ballot for his post-election actions in 2020.

New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday Oct. 15, 2023.
 

NFL trade deadline live updates: First big move completed

The NFL trade deadline is at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and there could be a flurry of action before the window for moves closes.

Former President Donald Trump reacts after a commit to caucus rally, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, in Adel, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
 

Poll: Trump leads big in Iowa; Haley ties DeSantis in fight for second

Nikki Haley is now tied for second place with Ron DeSantis in Iowa ahead of the 2024 caucuses. But Donald Trump remains dominant with a 27-point lead.

Floral tributes are left for actor Matthew Perry outside the apartment building which was used as the exterior shot in the TV show "Friends" in New York on October 29, 2023. Perry, 54, was known globally for his portrayal of wise-cracking character Chandler Bing on the wildly popular "Friends," which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004. First responders found Perry unconscious in a hot tub at his house on October 28 and were unable to revive   him, law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times. Police confirmed they'd mounted a "death investigation for a male in his 50s." (Photo by Adam GRAY / AFP) (Photo by ADAM GRAY/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775920236 ORIG FILE ID: 1752999066
 

Remembering Matthew Perry: Fans honor actor outside 'Friends' building

Actor Matthew Perry, synonymous with his witty Chandler Bing character on the sitcom "Friends," died Saturday.

A pregnant person is shown.
 

Gynecologist used own sperm to inseminate patient, lawsuit alleges

A lawsuit filed in Washington state, claims former Spokane gynecologist Dr. David Claypool violated the state's medical malpractice statute.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Paris Hilton arrives to the Annual Casamigos Halloween Party on October 27, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage) ORG XMIT: 775910624 ORIG FILE ID: 1760960147
 

Stars get spooky for Halloween: North West pays homage to dad Ye

Hollywood Halloween parties are in full swing in 2023 with stars including Kourtney Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Ice Spice, Lizzo and more going all out.

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